Arrests made in thefts of Yogi Berra’s World Series rings, Warhol and Pollock art

Image of Yogi Berra extracted from 1953 Bowman color Yogi Berra #121 baseball card. Image is in the public domain in the United States because it was published between 1929 and 1963, and if a copyright existed, it was not renewed.

SCRANTON, Pa. – Federal authorities announced charges against a ring of nine people for thefts of millions of dollars worth of paintings, sports memorabilia and other valuables including an Andy Warhol silkscreen, a Jackson Pollock painting and nine World Series rings belonging to the late Yankees catcher Yogi Berra.

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Everard to auction art, jewelry, furniture from fine Southern estates, June 20-21

Framed view of Sanford Robinson Gifford’s (American, 1823-1880) ‘Hudson River Scenery,’ artist-signed oil on canvas on board. Size: 22in x 31 3/8in framed; 10¾in x 19 15/16in sight. Authenticated by leading Sanford Robinson Gifford scholar Dr. Ila Weiss. Provenance: a Bluffton, S.C. private collection via family descent from a New Jersey art collector who had inherited the work in the mid-1940s. Estimate $60,000-$80,000

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The carefully curated selections featured in Everard Auctions’ June 20-21 Southern Estates and Collections online auction exemplify centuries of excellence and quality across a broad range of fine and decorative art. Highlights include a newly discovered and expertly authenticated waterscape by Sanford Robinson Gifford, John J Audubon’s White Heron, a sizable collection of outsider art, sterling silver, mid-century modern furniture, Asian art, jewelry, watches and autographed sports collectibles. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Einstein’s E = mc2 letter aims for $60K result at University Archives, March 15

Detail from presentation of a typed letter signed by Albert Einstein explaining his scientific formula, E = mc2, estimated at $45,000-$60,000
Typed letter signed by Albert Einstein explaining his scientific formula, E = mc2, estimated at $45,000-$60,000
Typed letter signed by Albert Einstein explaining his scientific formula, E = mc2, estimated at $45,000-$60,000

WILTON, Conn. – An eclectic sale featuring items signed by historical luminaries as diverse as theoretical physicist Albert Einstein, France’s King Louis VII and Revolutionary War hero Paul Revere is scheduled for Wednesday, March 15, by University Archives. The online-only Rare Manuscripts, Books & Sports Memorabilia auction will begin at 11 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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New York Yankees captain Roger Peckinpaugh collection nets $167K at RR Auction

Roger Peckinpaugh's game-used New York Yankees road uniform from the 1918 season, $44,569.
Roger Peckinpaugh’s game-used New York Yankees road uniform from the 1918 season, $44,569.

BOSTON — The collection of early Yankees captain and one-time American League MVP Roger Peckinpaugh sold for a combined total of $167,548, according to Boston-Based RR Auction. Absentee and online bidding was provided by LiveAuctioneers. All prices include buyer’s premium.Continue reading